Acharya Prashant addresses the confusion regarding whether a Guru is a physical body or a formless entity. He explains that while the ultimate truth is that the Guru is formless and has nothing to do with the body, the physical form is a necessary utility for the seeker. Because human beings identify themselves as bodies, the supreme reality must also manifest in a physical form, such as Shri Rama or Shri Krishna, to be accessible. He describes the physical Guru as a 'special kind of lie' used to lead the seeker out of the greater lie of bodily identification. Once a disciple is liberated from the sense of being a body, they stop perceiving the Guru as a body as well. He highlights the inherent paradox where a Guru uses their body to speak and simultaneously claims they are not the body. Citing Kabir Saheb, he notes the contradiction between calling those who see the Guru as human 'blind' while also stating that the Saint's body is the only mirror of the supreme truth. Acharya Prashant clarifies that while the formless is the truth, the physical form is what is useful; just as Arjuna needed the physical Shri Krishna rather than the formless Brahman. Furthermore, he emphasizes that 'clinging to the Guru's feet' means bowing to divinity wherever it appears. He corrects the questioner for referring to Kabir Saheb as 'Kabir Das,' noting that while the Saint may call himself a servant out of humility, the seeker must maintain deep reverence. True devotion involves recognizing the Guru's essence in all great masters rather than limiting it to one individual.
